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… Growth and Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months On this page: Overview Health Tools What to Expect Common Concerns … you know what milestones to watch for as your child gets older. Or you can look for sources of information and …
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… find it helpful if you are worried about the safety of an older adult driver. Key points to remember As you get older, … changes can make it harder for you to drive safely. People age 70 and older are more likely to crash than any other age group besides drivers age 25 and younger. And because …
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… Menstruation: Not Having a Period by Age 15 On this page: Overview Overview The menstrual … pregnancy. Menstruation most often begins between the ages of 11 and 15. If you haven't had a first period by age
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… Dehydration: Drinking Extra Fluids (Older Children and Adults) On this page: Overview Overview Increase your … to replace lost fluids when you have a fever, diarrhea, vomiting, or sweating. The following suggested amounts of …
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… Urinary Problems and Injuries, Age 11 and Younger On this page: Overview Check Your … Lack of interest in eating, or refusing food. Diarrhea. Vomiting. Squirming and crankiness. Diaper rash that doesn't … 1 day No Urinary urgency for more than 1 day Is your child nauseated or vomiting? Nauseated means you feel sick to your …
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… Caring for your school-age child Last updated June 1, 2021 Overview At school-age, children begin to care about fitting into the wider … Bedwetting Bedwetting can be upsetting, especially for an older child. Your child may feel bad and be embarrassed. You …
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… Growth and Development, Ages 6 to 10 Years On this page: Overview Health Tools What to Expect Common Concerns … you know what milestones to watch for as your child gets older. Or you can look for sources of information and …
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… Coping With Changing Sleep Patterns as You Get Older On this page: Overview Overview Sleep patterns … cycle. Older adults spend less time in the most restful stages of sleep. It's common for older adults to sleep less …
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… Physical Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months On this page: Overview Overview Babies grow … 7.5 cm (3 in.) to 10 cm (4 in.) in length by 4 months of age. Growth may slow slightly between 4 and 7 months of age. …
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… Cognitive Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months On this page: Overview Overview Cognitive … in the first 12 months of life. Between 1 and 2 months of age, infants become interested in new objects. They will …